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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Susan Bratton about Christianity's hesitation to engage with environmentalism, population ethics, and conversations around dominion. We cover her academic work as well as future projects and attempt to devise a model for healthy orthodox engagement with the subjects. Dr. Bratton's Page: https://environmentalscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/susan-p-bratton-phd

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Duncan Pritchard. We discuss the philosophical debates around knowledge acquisition and knowledge definitions. We explore his book, Epistemic Luck, and how it has shaped the conversation regarding epistemology and morality.  Duncan's website: https://www.duncanpritchard.org/ My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Michael E. Zimmerman on alien abductions, the philosophy of morality encompassing aliens, anthropocentric views in moral theories, and more.  Dr. Z's profile: https://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/people/michael-zimmerman My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

In this episode, I speak with Mark Legg about his current research and interests in the philosophy of wonder. We explore the mechanics and functions of phenomenological experiences as well as the implications for social and political life.  Mark's Substack: https://substack.com/@agapesophia My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer My YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacksezer9434?si=VDO1t6IQghPUBUR9

I was invited onto John Cuturilo's podcast, Your Listener, to speak on some of my gut reactions to the political landscape in America. We avoided (or tried to avoid) specific references to accommodate potential speech law violations.  Reach John at: https://www.yourlistener.com.au/

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Neil Levy about how luck influences nearly everything in our lives. We explore his thesis developed in his work, Hard Luck, and the moral and political implications his arguments have for our lives.  Dr. Neil Levy's page: https://www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-neil-levy

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Rafael Holmberg on the antagonistic relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis. Although this podcast might be dense for those unfamiliar with the fields explored, it might serve as a useful perspective of the interdisciplinary relationship between philosophy and psychology. We also discuss Holmberg's back and forth with the famous philosopher, Slavoj Zizek.  Holmberg's Substack: https://substack.com/@rafaelholmberg

In this episode I speak with Dr. David Edmonds regarding his biography of Derek Parfit, my philosophical hero. Parfit lived a fascinating life marked by massive success, but also tragedy. We explore these finer points and explore Parfit's approach to ethics.  David Edmonds' Philosophy Bites: https://philosophybites.com/about/ David Edmonds' profile: https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/research-in-conversation/our-place-world/david-edmonds

In this episode, I speak with Jonny Thomson, a former Oxford philosophy professor who now hosts PhilosophyMinis on social media and writes for BigThinkers. Jonny is a philosopher interested in an array of topics, particularly Epicureanism. We speak on a variety of topics but morality and meaning in particular.  Follow Jonny here: https://bigthink.com/people/jonnythomson/

In this episode, I speak with Zee Cohen-Sanchez about politics, organizations, mobilization, Trump, and more.  Support the U****k America tour: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unfuckamericatour?refcode=web Follow Zee and Sole Strategies: https://www.sole-strategies.com/team/zee-cohen-sanchez

I begin a new series, Minor Spats, where I engage with individuals on their beliefs that I find repugnant, undemocratic, or blatantly immoral. In this episode, I speak with Drew Mills, a former political campaign worker and now ideological opponent.

In this episode, I speak with political streamer Notsoerudite (Kyla Turner). We discuss the state of the two parties, the effective or ineffective messaging of both parties, the issue of male loneliness, and conspiracy theories.  Follow Kyla on her platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notsoerudite My Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

In this episode I speak with Dr. Philip Nitschke about his work at Exit International, the Sarco Pod, and the philosophical arguments around voluntary euthanasia.  You can support and learn more about Exit International here: https://www.exitinternational.net/ Subscribe to my Substack for Free: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

In this episode I speak with Dr. Luke Roelofs about abortion, identity, continuity, ethics, and politics.  Support Luke and his work: https://www.lukeroelofs.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: https://substack.com/@jacksezer

I speak with Alec MacGillis regarding his recent writing at ProPublica. We discuss private schools, taxpayer dollars, private vouchers, the education system, and more.  Support Alec MacGillis' writing here: https://www.propublica.org/people/alec-macgillis